Japanese Regulatory Environment

In the West, the relationship between regulators and businesses is based on
control (and sometimes conflict -- somewhat like prison guard vs. inmates).
Nevertheless, in Japan, it has until recently been based on cooperation (more
like a coach and team).

The Japanese understand that this relationship may not be the best for the
nation as a whole and have begun changing it. This process is disconcerting
and has powerful emotions attached to it.

I thought you might find this article interesting, since it shows some of the
complexities inherent in this change that might not be readily apparent to
Westerners.

Regards,

Eugenio